Adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa
South Africa: Adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) was 73.7% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 73.7% for adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.9% on the previous year and down 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa peaked at 295.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 53.8%, in 2016.
South Africa ranks 22nd of 34 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 127.9% | — |
| 2014 | 152.7% | +19.4% |
| 2016 | 53.8% | -64.8% |
| 2018 | 295.0% | +448.2% |
| 2019 | 70.9% | -76.0% |
| 2020 | 79.2% | +11.6% |
| 2021 | 73.7% | -6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 127.9% | 127.9% | 127.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 143.1% | 53.8% | 295.0% | 4 |
| 2020s | 76.5% | 73.7% | 79.2% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa?
- Adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa was 73.7% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 295.0% in 2018.
- What is the lowest adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.8% in 2016.
- How does South Africa rank for adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%)?
- South Africa ranks 22nd out of 34 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Adequacy of benefits in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Contributory Pensions (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total transfer amount received by all beneficiaries in a population group as a share of the total welfare of beneficiaries in that group